By Equus Industries
Matacryl Carpark Application: Great North Road
Equus Certified Applicator: Solid Floors Ltd
Location: Great North Road, Auckland
The Project: This project reference on Great North Road shows an existing concrete carpark above a new government premises. The below building was getting a major renovation to combine a few retail shops into one space, and the above carpark was extensively cracked, in need of an extremely durable waterproofing system to protect the below premises. Solid Floors worked with the client/builder to undertake the Matacryl application work in sections of the carpark as they became available.
Why Choose Matacryl Carpark System? The Matacryl Carpark system was chosen for this project for its extreme durability, high impact and puncture resistance, and flexible crack-bridging abilities. The system was also a great choice for the building owner as it has a rapid curing time, allowing for minimal disruption to the site and businesses below.
What is the Matacryl Carpark System? A liquid applied elastomeric waterproofing membrane designed to waterproof and protect concrete carpark decks. The system is designed for easy application and easy maintenance with an integrated non-skid surface profile for traffic. The cured system is a very flexible crack-bridging membrane that retains its flexibility and crack-bridging performance in service even in low temperatures.
The Matacryl Carpark System is a multi-layer application. It comprises of medium viscosity, urethane-modified, pre-reacted 100% solid liquid membrane resins based on acrylic monomers.
Key System Benefits:
Matacryl membrane has a wide range of application areas as well as a Carparking membrane. Other applications can include as a bridge deck waterproofing membrane with directly applied asphalt, sub-grade waterproofing including below-grade slabs, pedestrian and vehicular trafficable areas, tunnels, channels and dam structures.
Equus Industries Limited is a private limited liability Company (#120201) incorporated in Blenheim New Zealand in 1982.
The company commenced business, immediately after formation, as a manufacturer of specialist coating systems for commercial buildings. This remains the main thrust of the operation to this day, with additional high quality complementary products introduced extending the range to encompass a full range of coating and waterproofing materials for all types of construction.
In addition to supplying the New Zealand market, Equus started exporting specialist lines from late 1983 to Australia, the South Pacific and South East Asia. More recently developing strong links with distributors in both Australia and South East Asia.
Since formation, growth has been steady and continuous at an average 15% annual compound rate. The company now has a multi-million dollar turnover and is respected as a supplier of qualityprotection materials to the construction industry.